Fantasy Art Project: How To Draw Cyborg Skulls

This Fantasy Art Project shows you how to draw a Cyborg skull, Robot, or Alien creature - a part man, part machine, monster, inspired by Science Fiction films such as Stan Winston’s terrifying creation: The Terminator and classic TV extraterrestrials: The Borg from Star Trek and The Cybermen from Doctor Who.

Surrealist Artists and designers such as H.R. Giger*, develop fantastic and imaginative designs by working through a creative process - You can too:

Just follow the step-by-step drawing tutorial to learn how to combine a printed skull stencil with sketches of real world objects, such as wires or plants, and create your own incredible Sci-Fi Art project:

- And also Eduardo
Paolozzi
– the album cover designer of Paul McCartney and Wings' Red Rose Speedway. Paolozzi is very interested in the relationship between people and machines. Here's an example of one of his sculptures: a figure made from machine parts.

Right: St. Sebastian by Eduardo Paolozzi

Next: Look around you Artists often get their ideas from the real world around them. Look for interesting machine parts; engine parts; wires; water pipes; inside old computers*; even the plumbing in your bathroom. Explore the natural world: insects, bones and plants have all been used as inspiration for Giger's fantasy art work.

3. Collect Ideas

- In a sketchbook or on paper: Copy details that look interesting: The Cyborg Ideas Sheet below shows the sort of thing I mean.

Drawing Tips: Don’t bother too much about making a great drawing yet – you’re just collecting ideas at the moment.

• An asterisk* means there may be Health and Safety Issues – Please check with an adult and get help if needed.

• *Please note that much of Giger’s original artwork may not be suitable for younger or sensitive children. The drawings included on this site are adaptations inspired by his work, and have been successfully used with young people in schools and art workshops.